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Anne Van Ness Farrell

Seattle, WA
July 17, 1935 - June 14, 2025
Jul 17, 1935 - Jun 14, 2025
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John and I are so sorry to be away and miss celebrating Anne's amazing life. She was such a good friend and even though she was a CEO and on lots of boards and busy with all of that she always find time to be with her friends, we will miss her . She was a very special woman, and you girls are lucky to have had her in your lives.
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Those of us who  are fortunate to follow in her footsteps are  grateful for Anne’s generosity and positive leadership.  She left the world a better place and inspired us to attempt to do the same.  Thank you, Anne.  Marcia Lewis
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Anne was a wonderful mentor, capable board leader, confidant, and friend.  Her steady leadership hand helped professionalize the REI board as the organization grew.  As a colleague on the Premera board, she set an example for constructive participation.  As CEO of the Seattle Foundation, she set a standard for giving back while giving efficiently.  Anne and Bob were always enthusiastic participants in outdoor adventures and I will miss her zest for life and adventure.  The lessons she shared in how to live a life of impact will live on through me and thousands of others.  Many thanks to Bob and the extended family for sharing Anne with us!  
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Anne with REI leaders on hike…
2008, Great Falls, Macarthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD, USA
Anne with REI leaders on hike in Great Falls
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2006, UW Shell House
Anne & Bob with REI board and spouses for canoe tour with Burke Museum director Julie Stein
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2005, Sundance, Utah
Anne riding the chairlift to the hike!
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Anne with her daughter Susie, son in law Doug, and grandchildren Gunnar and Kaia
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Anne and Bob with their daughter Ginny, son in law Sean, 4 grand daughters and their families
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Anne, Bob, and their daughter Ginny
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Anne with her daughter Ginny and 4 granddaughters
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Anne, her mother, and daughter Susie
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My deep condolences to the Farrell family. Anne was a valued colleague in my volunteer activities especially the IWF/WA and the WWF.  I will miss her. 
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I remember Anne as the very cool, and very young, Mom of my college roommate, Ginny.  She would come visit from Seattle and Ginny's whole being would brighten to have special time with her mother.  She was a very positive force in the world.  Love and peace to the family.
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Anne and I went to high school together.  She was as lovely then as she has been in life.  A truly beautiful person.  She will be missed, leaving the Seattle area a better place.
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